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LIMESTONE Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word limestone. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word limestone. (close relations)
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lime
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

• a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

• a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

• any of various related trees bearing limes

• any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber

• the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

verb

• spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

• cover with lime so as to induce growth

calcium carbonate
nounn
noun

• a salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone

Best Hypernyms For LIMESTONE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for limestone, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
rock stone material
Phrases (1)
sedimentary rock

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